Norse Mythology Names - Behind the Name
www.behindthename.com › names › usageHis wife was Rán. Alf 1 m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology Derived from Old Norse alfr meaning "elf". In Norse legend this was the name of king, the suitor of a reluctant maiden named Alfhild. She avoided marrying him by disguising herself as a warrior, but when they fought she was so impressed by his strength that she changed her mind.